Adding hardware to a register

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Troubleshooting device issues in Microsoft Dynamics RMS

If you are having a problem using a device in Microsoft Dynamics RMS, the tips and reminders on this page might help you to solve it.

Important!
The advice on this page will not be helpful if the device is not installed properly. Make sure the device is working before you attempt to use it with Microsoft Dynamics RMS. Consult the instructions provided by the device manufacturer, or see the suggestions in the installation instruction sheet for the device.

 

For additional device troubleshooting information, search the Knowledge Base on CustomerSource or PartnerSource.

The receipt prints, but it doesn't look right

You might need to use a different receipt format, or modify the receipt format you are using. For example, a 40-column receipt printer needs a 40-column receipt format, while a 40-column receipt format might not print properly on a full-page Windows printer.

To change the receipt format that is assigned to a printer

  1. On the Database menu in Store Operations Manager, point to Registers, and then click Register List.

  2. Double-click the register where the printer is installed, and then click the appropriate Receipt Printer tab.

  3. Click the magnifying glass next to the Receipt format box.

  4. Select the receipt format that you want to use, and then click OK.

  5. Click OK to save the changes to the register properties.

To change the margins or other settings in a receipt format

  1. On the Database menu in Store Operations Manager, point to Registers, and then click Receipt Formats.

  2. Double-click the receipt format that you want to modify.

  3. Click the magnifying glass next to the type of receipt you want to modify.

  4. Change the settings as needed, and then click Refresh to check the changes in the Preview.

  5. Click OK to save the receipt properties, and then click Yes if you want to apply the same changes to other receipt types that use this template.

  6. Click OK to save the changes to the receipt format.

The net display window does not appear

It might be hidden under the Store Operations POS window. Try adjusting the window position.

To adjust the position of the net display window

  1. In Store Operations POS, press CTRL+F6 (Display), and then click the Net Display tab.

  2. Click Window.

  3. If the Show resizable border check box isn't already checked, select it.

  4. Set a new window position. Depending on the arrangement of your monitors, you will want to make the value in the Left position box larger or smaller.

For example, if Windows considers the net display monitor to be on the right, try changing the value in the Left position box to 1000. If Windows considers the net display monitor to be on the left, try setting the value to 0.

  1. Click OK.

  2. If the net display window is visible now, drag and resize the net display window as needed.

If the net display window is still not visible, you can try different window position settings.

The net display or pole display is blank

Make sure you have created and selected a net display channel or pole display message for the device.

To create a net display channel

  1. On the Database menu in Store Operations Manager, point to Registers, and then click Net Display Channels.

  2. Click New.

  3. Type a name for the channel, add the addresses of the Web pages that you want to display, and then click OK.

To create a pole display message

  1. On the Database menu in Store Operations Manager, point to Registers, and then click Pole Display Messages.

  2. Click New.

  3. Type a description of the message, enter the text and settings for the message lines that you want to display, and then click OK.

To select a net display channel or pole display message for a device

  1. On the Database menu, point to Registers, and then click Register List.

  2. Double-click the register where the net display or pole display is installed.

  3. Click the Net Display or Pole Display tab.

  4. Click the magnifying glass, select the message or channel that you want to display, and then click OK.

  5. Click OK to save the changes to the register properties.

The scale seems to be working, but none of the store's items are set to use it

Weights can be entered only for items of the Weighed item type.

To change an item type to Weighed

  1. On the Database menu in Store Operations Manager, click Items.

  2. Double-click the item that you want to sell by weight.

  3. In the Item type box, select Weighed.

  4. Click OK to save the change.

A valid credit card is declined when I use the MSR card reader

The MSR might not output the card data in the correct format. For a keyboard or wedge MSR, you should see the card data in this format when you swipe the card in Notepad:

%B1111111111111111^DOE/JOHN^YYMM111111111111 22222222222?;0000000000000000=11111111111122222222222?

If the card data comes out in a different format, such as with extra special characters or a carriage return, contact the device manufacturer for assistance.